Statistician (Remote)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Lafayette (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Statistical Analyst, where you'll be part of a dynamic team analyzing health plan costs and utilization trends. This role offers the flexibility of a 100% remote position while you engage in statistical analysis and provide critical support for research and development projects. You'll leverage your expertise in R, SQL, SAS, and Python to extract and analyze large-scale laboratory data, ensuring quality and efficiency in health care services. If you're passionate about data and eager to make a difference in public health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of programming and statistical data analytics experience.
• Strong knowledge in statistical methods and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze health plan costs and utilization trends.
• Provide statistical support for R&D and Medical Affairs projects.
• Design statistical algorithms for quality control.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Extraction

R Programming

SQL

SAS

Python

Multivariate Analysis

Regression Analysis

Data Mining

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Biostatistics

Master's Degree in Statistics

Master's Degree in Health Informatics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The successful applicant will work as part of a team responsible for analyzing health plan costs and utilization trends, quality of care (process and outcomes measures), efficiency and practice pattern variation, and other relevant performance metrics. The position will also provide statistical support to general R&D and Medical Affairs projects as needed.

This professional can work in a 100% remote capacity and must be located in the US.

• Data extraction from disparate sources and perform statistical analysis on large-scale laboratory data
• Design statistical algorithms related to Statistical Quality Control
• Apply appropriate methods and look for novel statistical approaches to solve business and research questions.
• Support publications, which includes but not limited to data extraction, analysis, figures, reporting, data interpretation, presentation.
• Provides expert analysis and data interpretation to a broad range of users, including both expert and lay users of complex public health data sets.
• Delve into data to discover discrepancies, patterns and create visualization
• Write programs in R, SQL, SAS, and / or Python for data extraction, analysis, trend recognition, reporting, hypothesis testing, and simulation studies etc.

• A master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Health Informatics is required
• Background in biological and clinical sciences is a plus.
• 3 years of experience in programming, industry statistical data analytics and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in R, SQL, SAS, and / or Python
• Solid knowledge on Multivariate Analysis, Regression, ANOVA, Mixed Models, Design of Experiments (DOE), Nonlinear or Logistic Regression, Categorical Data Analysis, Data Mining
• Good at collaboration with other team members or external customers
• Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects, from start to finish, with shifting priority levels.
• Responsible, reliable, and dedicated
• Keen attention to detail and Self-motivated
• Exhibits a personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.